Coconut Milk vs. Mayonnaise
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Mayonnaise
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
mayonnaise
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and mayonnaise:
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Mayonnaise has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and coconut milk has 95% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to mayonnaise for protein. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for mayonnaise, 1:0:99 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | ~ |
| Fat | 60% | 99% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mayonnaise and coconut milk are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and coconut milk has 82% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and coconut milk are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Coconut milk has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 294% more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has 500% more Vitamin D than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mayonnaise has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.019 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.172 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.008 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | 0.12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of potassium - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and coconut milk has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does mayonnaise or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mayonnaise and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mayonnaise and coconut milk are both made of 100% sugar.
Does mayonnaise or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.